Abstract: An improved wrist rest for use when typing on a typical computer keyboard for reducing the severity of symptoms of hand and wrist repetitive stress ailments such as carpal tunnel syndrome is disclosed. The apparatus includes a rectilinear keyboard support base to which a wrist supporting rail is secured. Cross sections perpendicular to the axis of elongation of the rail have a geometry that includes forward and rearward nodes with a palm depression lying therebetween for supporting the hypothenars of the user's hands. A plane tangential to both forward and rearward nodes of the support rail intersects the plane of the keyboard support surface at a predetermined angle that is equal to the angle of the keyboard's key plane with respect to the horizontal when same is placed on a horizontal work surface.

Abstract: N-substituted loline derivatives having the formula ##STR1## have utility as herbicides and insecticides.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting sprouting of tubers including the step of exposing tubers to the oxygenated monoterpenes: cineole, fenchone, menthol, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the tubers are exposed to a composition having an oxygenated monoterpene fraction, and wherein cineole, fenchone, menthol, or a mixture thereof form the major portion of the oxygenated monoterpene fraction.

Abstract: Members of a novel class of organic nitriles related to an indole alkaloid of Dithyrea wislizenii (Cruciferae) have been discovered to be patent feeding inhibitors of the fall armyworm and European corn borer.

Abstract: Members of a novel class of organic nitriles related to an indole alkoaloid of Dithyrea wislizenii (Cruciferae) have been discovered to be potent feeding inhibitors of the fall armyworm and European corn borer.

Abstract: A novel alkaloid compound named "sesbanimide" has been isolated from the tissue of a leguminous plant known as Sesbania drummondii. Sesbanimide is characterized by the structural formula ##STR1## and is effective as an antineoplastic agent in animals.

Abstract: A novel group of maytansinoid compounds has been discovered in the seed tissue of Trewia nudiflora. They are represented by the general formula ##STR1## and are uniquely characterized by a 12-membered ring joining C-3 and the amide nitrogen at C-18, and also by a distinguishing methoxy group on the C-15 carbon. These isolates have proven to be effective in causing the remission of one or more types of malignancies.

Abstract: A novel maytansinoid compound discovered in the seed tissue of Trewia nudiflora has been found to be effective in controlling a common insect pest, the European corn borer. This compound is represented by the formula: ##STR1## and is characterized by a distinguishing methoxy group on the C-15 carbon.

Abstract: A novel group of maytansinoid compounds has been discovered in the seed tissue of Trewia nudiflora. They are represented by the general formula ##STR1## and are all characterized by a distinguishing methoxy group on the C-15 carbon. These isolates have proven to be effective in causing the remission of one or more types of malignancies.

Abstract: A novel alkaloid named "cephalomannine" has been produced from the tissue of plants belonging to the group commonly known as taxads and has proven to be effective in causing the remission of leukemic tumors in mice treated therewith.

Abstract: A novel alkaloid compound named "sesbanine" has been produced from the tissue of a leguminous plant known as Sesbania drummondii.